Guy on OCF in the classifieds (if you have access) has a X3440 ES Xeon chip for sale 160 shipped in hte USA. If someone is looking to try out the budget platform, the price certainly makes it feasible
(I have no clue how well these chips OC, figured since a lot of you X58 guys are running Xeons, there must be a reason

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http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=620457
(You must have 100 posts and a ISP email to access the classifieds. I can help a fellow gladiator out if necessary though)